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'''Wamiqa Gabbi''' (born 29 September 1993) is an Indian actress known for her performances in ], ], ], and ] films, as well as various web series. She made her screen debut as a child with a brief role in the Hindi film '']'' (2007). She then expanded to Punjabi cinema and had success as the leading lady in the films '']'' (2013), '']'' (2014), '']'' (2017) and its sequel '']'' (2019), and '']'' (2023). '''Wamiqa Gabbi''' (born 29 September 1993) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Punjabi and Hindi films and series. She made her screen debut as a child with a brief role in the Hindi film '']'' (2007). She subsequently had success as the leading lady in the Punjabi films '']'' (2013), '']'' (2017) and its sequel '']'' (2019), and '']'' (2023).


Gabbi also starred in the Tamil film '']'' (2016) and the Malayalam film '']'' (2017), and gained recognition for her performances in the Hindi streaming series '']'' (2021), '']'' (2022), '']'' (2022), and '']'' (2023). The latter two were directed by ]. A turning point in Gabbi's career came in 2023 with her portrayal of an aspiring actress in the acclaimed period drama series '']'' and as the wife of a spy in Bharadwaj's thriller film '']'', for which she earned a ]. Gabbi also starred in the Tamil film '']'' (2016) and the Malayalam film '']'' (2017), and gained recognition for her performances in the Hindi streaming series '']'' (2021), '']'' (2022), '']'' (2022), and '']'' (2023). The latter two were directed by ]. A turning point in her career came in 2023 with her portrayal of an aspiring actress in the acclaimed period drama series '']'' and as the wife of a spy in Bharadwaj's thriller film '']'', for which she earned a ].


==Early life== ==Early life==
Gabbi was born in a ] family in ] on 29 September 1993.<ref>{{cite news |title=Chennai Express |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chennai-express/848689.html |access-date=5 November 2019 |work=The Tribune |date=18 October 2019 |archive-date=5 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105122805/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chennai-express/848689.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Wamiqa Gabbi: This is the First Time I will be Celebrating My Birthday Alone |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/wamiqa-gabbi-this-is-the-first-time-i-will-be-celebrating-my-birthday-alone-4255850.html |access-date=22 February 2022 |work=News18 |date=29 September 2021 |language=en |archive-date=22 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222173456/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/wamiqa-gabbi-this-is-the-first-time-i-will-be-celebrating-my-birthday-alone-4255850.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Nanda |first1=Karan |title=You Won't Believe These 5 Punjabi Actresses Looked Like This Before!!! |url=https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/then-now-these-rare-pics-of-top-punjabi-actresses-will-stun-you-see-pics |access-date=22 February 2022 |work=PTC Punjabi |date=16 April 2019 |archive-date=22 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222173459/https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/then-now-these-rare-pics-of-top-punjabi-actresses-will-stun-you-see-pics |url-status=live}}</ref> Her father Govardhan Gabbi is an author and writes in ] and ] languages.<ref>{{cite news |title=BFFs Wamiqa Gabbi and Mandy Takhar step in for each other |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/bffs-wamiqa-gabbi-and-mandy-takhar-step-in-for-each-other/articleshow/78973676.cms |access-date=22 February 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=31 October 2020 |language=en |archive-date=22 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222174130/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/bffs-wamiqa-gabbi-and-mandy-takhar-step-in-for-each-other/articleshow/78973676.cms |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=All about perceptions: Wamiqa Gabbi |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/All-about-perceptions/article13978870.ece |access-date=22 February 2022 |work=The Hindu |date=18 October 2016 |language=en-IN |archive-date=24 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224200509/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/All-about-perceptions/article13978870.ece |url-status=live}}</ref> She did her schooling at St. Xavier's School, Chandigarh, and completed her degree in Arts from ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Sood |first=Ribha |date=21 April 2022 |title=Pollywood: ‘I don’t make plans, just choose to live in the present, says Wamiqa Gabbi |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/pollywood-dont-make-plans-live-in-the-present-wamiqa-gabbi-7878810/ |work=The Indian Express |access-date=19 December 2024}}</ref> Gabbi was born in a ] family in ] on 29 September 1993.<ref>{{cite news |title=Chennai Express |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chennai-express/848689.html |access-date=5 November 2019 |work=The Tribune |date=18 October 2019 |archive-date=5 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191105122805/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chennai-express/848689.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Wamiqa Gabbi: This is the First Time I will be Celebrating My Birthday Alone |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/wamiqa-gabbi-this-is-the-first-time-i-will-be-celebrating-my-birthday-alone-4255850.html |access-date=22 February 2022 |work=News18 |date=29 September 2021 |language=en |archive-date=22 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222173456/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/wamiqa-gabbi-this-is-the-first-time-i-will-be-celebrating-my-birthday-alone-4255850.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Nanda |first1=Karan |title=You Won't Believe These 5 Punjabi Actresses Looked Like This Before!!! |url=https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/then-now-these-rare-pics-of-top-punjabi-actresses-will-stun-you-see-pics |access-date=22 February 2022 |work=PTC Punjabi |date=16 April 2019 |archive-date=22 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222173459/https://www.ptcpunjabi.co.in/then-now-these-rare-pics-of-top-punjabi-actresses-will-stun-you-see-pics |url-status=live}}</ref> Her father Govardhan Gabbi is an author and writes in ] and ] languages.<ref>{{cite news |title=BFFs Wamiqa Gabbi and Mandy Takhar step in for each other |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/bffs-wamiqa-gabbi-and-mandy-takhar-step-in-for-each-other/articleshow/78973676.cms |access-date=22 February 2022 |work=The Times of India |date=31 October 2020 |language=en |archive-date=22 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220222174130/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/bffs-wamiqa-gabbi-and-mandy-takhar-step-in-for-each-other/articleshow/78973676.cms |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=All about perceptions: Wamiqa Gabbi |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/All-about-perceptions/article13978870.ece |access-date=22 February 2022 |work=The Hindu |date=18 October 2016 |language=en-IN |archive-date=24 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224200509/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/All-about-perceptions/article13978870.ece |url-status=live}}</ref> She did her schooling at St. Xavier's School, Chandigarh, and completed her degree in Arts from ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Sood |first=Ribha |date=21 April 2022 |title=Pollywood: 'I don't make plans, just choose to live in the present,' says Wamiqa Gabbi |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/pollywood-dont-make-plans-live-in-the-present-wamiqa-gabbi-7878810/ |work=The Indian Express |access-date=19 December 2024}}</ref>


==Career== ==Career==


=== Early work and expansion (2007–2019) === === Early work and expansion (2007–2019) ===
Gabbi made her film debut at the age of thirteen with a brief role in ]'s ] romantic comedy '']'' (2007), playing the cousin of ]'s character.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=18 April 2023 |title=Wamiqa Gabbi had doubts about getting a lead role after working with Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor in Jab We Met: ‘Their parents already worked in the films.. |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/wamiqa-gabbi-had-doubts-about-getting-a-lead-role-after-working-with-shahid-kapoor-kareena-kapoor-in-jab-we-met-8562543/ |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> She admitted to feeling uncertain about her future in the film industry while working on the picture, as she did not come from an acting family like Kapoor.<ref name=":0" /> Following a series of supporting roles in '']'' (2009), '']'' (2011) and '']'' (2012), Gabbi had her first lead role as Tanisha, a teenager who engages in a relationship with a man twice her age in the coming-of-age drama '']'' (2013).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Paloma |title=Review: 16 is a stereotypical teen drama |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/review/review-16-is-a-stereotypical-teen-drama/20130712.htm#:~:text=At%20the%20centre%20of%20the,her%20friends%20lose%20their%20virginity. |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> In a review for '']'', ] commended Gabbi as "the standout" in a mediocre film.<ref>{{cite web |title=Film review: Sixteen |url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Film-review-Sixteen/articleshow/21038448.cms |work=Mumbai Mirror}}</ref> The film emerged as a commercial failure.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sixteen - Movie |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1296 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> After the film's failure, she admitted to nearly giving up acting due to consistent rejections.<ref name=":7" /> Gabbi made her film debut at the age of thirteen with a brief role in ]'s ] romantic comedy '']'' (2007), playing the cousin of ]'s character.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |date=18 April 2023 |title=Wamiqa Gabbi had doubts about getting a lead role after working with Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor in Jab We Met: 'Their parents already worked in the films..' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/wamiqa-gabbi-had-doubts-about-getting-a-lead-role-after-working-with-shahid-kapoor-kareena-kapoor-in-jab-we-met-8562543/ |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> She admitted to feeling uncertain about her future in the film industry while working on the picture, as she did not come from an acting family like Kapoor.<ref name=":02"/> Following a series of supporting roles in '']'' (2009), '']'' (2011) and '']'' (2012), Gabbi had her first lead role as Tanisha, a teenager who engages in a relationship with a man twice her age in the coming-of-age drama '']'' (2013).<ref name="Sharma">{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Paloma |title=Review: 16 is a stereotypical teen drama |url=https://m.rediff.com/movies/review/review-16-is-a-stereotypical-teen-drama/20130712.htm#:~:text=At%20the%20centre%20of%20the,her%20friends%20lose%20their%20virginity. |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> In a review for '']'', ] commended Gabbi as "the standout" in a mediocre film.<ref>{{cite web |title=Film review: Sixteen |url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Film-review-Sixteen/articleshow/21038448.cms |work=Mumbai Mirror}}</ref> It emerged as a commercial failure.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sixteen - Movie |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1296 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> After the film's failure, she admitted to nearly giving up acting due to consistent rejections.<ref name=":7" />
] ]
Gabbi next made her debut into ] alongside ] and ] in the comedy film ''].<ref name="CinePunjab.com">{{cite web |title=Tu Mera 22 Mein Tera 22 |url=http://www.cinepunjab.com/2012/12/tm22mt22-releases-on-25th-january-2013.html |work=CinePunjab.com |publisher=cinepunjab.com}}</ref>'' The film was a box-office success.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl436372737/weekend/ |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> Her subsequent roles in the Punjabi romances '']'' (2014) and ''Ishq Haazir Hai'' (2015) generally went unnoticed. In '']'', Gabbi expanded to ] opposite ] as a woman abducted on her wedding day.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jonnalagedda |first=Pranita |title=Bhale Manchi Roju Movie Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/bhale-manchi-roju/movie-review/50325774.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Made on a ], the film was a box-office success.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 December 2015 |title=Weekend box office collection: Bhale Manchi Roju turns big money spinner, beating Soukyam, MMAK |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/weekend-box-office-collection-bhale-manchi-roju-turns-big-money-spinner-beating-soukyam-mmak-661158 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> Expanding to ] in 2016, she starred in the romantic drama '']'', opposite ]. She was drawn to the role as it was a departure from the "chirpy" roles she had portrayed previously in her Punjabi films.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 December 2015 |title=Couldn’t have asked for better debut: Wamiqa Gabbi on ‘Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam’ |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/couldnt-have-asked-for-better-debut-wamiqa-gabbi-on-maalai-nerathu-mayakkam/ |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> In a negative review, a critic for '']'' labelled Gabbi "a talent to watch out for" while lamenting the film's regressive themes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 January 2016 |title='Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam' Review: Partly Good, Partly Regressive |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2016/Jan/02/maalai-nerathu-mayakkam-review-partly-good-partly-regressive-863779.html |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> Gabbi next made her debut into ] alongside ] and ] in the comedy film ''].<ref name="CinePunjab.com2">{{cite web |title=Tu Mera 22 Mein Tera 22 |url=http://www.cinepunjab.com/2012/12/tm22mt22-releases-on-25th-january-2013.html |work=CinePunjab.com }}</ref>'' It was a box-office success.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl436372737/weekend/ |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> Her subsequent roles in the Punjabi romances '']'' (2014) and ''Ishq Haazir Hai'' (2015) generally went unnoticed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 March 2014 |title=Punjabi Film Mr And Mrs 420 Does Well |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=212 |access-date=29 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> In '']'', Gabbi expanded to ] opposite ] as a woman abducted on her wedding day.<ref name="Jonnalagedda">{{Cite news |last=Jonnalagedda |first=Pranita |title=Bhale Manchi Roju Movie Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/bhale-manchi-roju/movie-review/50325774.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Made on a ], the film was a major box-office success.{{Citation needed|date=January 2025}} She next made her debut into ] in 2016 when she starred in the romantic drama '']'', opposite ]. She was drawn to the role as it was a departure from the "chirpy" roles she had portrayed previously in her Punjabi films.<ref name="indianexpress.com">{{Cite web |date=27 December 2015 |title=Couldn't have asked for better debut: Wamiqa Gabbi on 'Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/couldnt-have-asked-for-better-debut-wamiqa-gabbi-on-maalai-nerathu-mayakkam/ |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> While criticising the film's regressive themes, a critic for '']'' labelled Gabbi "a talent to watch out for".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 January 2016 |title='Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam' Review: Partly Good, Partly Regressive |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2016/Jan/02/maalai-nerathu-mayakkam-review-partly-good-partly-regressive-863779.html |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref>


In 2017, Gabbi debuted into ] with the sports comedy '']'', opposite ].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Jayaram |first1=Deepika |date=9 June 2017 |title=Wamiqa Gabbi fondly shares her first picture with Tovino |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/wamiqa-gabbi-fondly-shares-her-first-picture-with-tovino/articleshow/59068644.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306153627/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/wamiqa-gabbi-fondly-shares-her-first-picture-with-tovino/articleshow/59068644.cms |archive-date=6 March 2022 |access-date=19 September 2020 |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> To prepare for her role as a Punjabi wrestler, she trained in the sport in ], Punjab, and lived with her coach for a month.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=27 January 2017 |title=I was battered and bruised playing a wrestler in Godha: Wamiqa Gabbi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/i-was-battered-and-bruised-playing-a-wrestler-in-godha-wamiqa-gabbi/articleshow/55272593.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In the film's climactic scene, Gabbi sustained physical injuries throughout her entire body.<ref name=":1" /> Her performance was positively received, with '']''<nowiki/>'s ] describing her as "luminous" and praising her accurate portrayal of a professional wrestler’s body language.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vetticad |first=Anna MM |date=28 May 2017 |title=Godha movie review: A Malayalam Dangal filled with warmth but lacking muscle |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/godha-movie-review-a-malayalam-dangal-filled-with-warmth-but-lacking-muscle-3489607.html |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> Additionally, Deepa Soman of ''The Times of India'' noted that she overshadowed Thomas' performance.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Soman |first=Deepa |title=Godha Movie Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/godha/movie-review/58750161.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> ''Godha'' emerged as a ] at the box-office.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Menon |first=Akhila |date=2 August 2017 |title=Godha Box Office: 75 Days Kerala Collections |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2017/godha-box-office-75-days-kerala-collections-266874.html |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=FilmiBeat |language=en}}</ref> Gabbi ended the year with her return to Punjabi films in the commercially successful spiritual sequel ''].''<ref>{{Cite news |date=20 July 2018 |title=Punjabi movie sequels that raised the bar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/photo-stories/punjabi-movie-sequels-that-raised-the-bar/photostory/65071040.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nikka Zaildar 2 Is A HIT |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=3278#:~:text=The%20Punjabi%20film%20Nikka%20Zaildar,do%20around%2010%20crore%20nett. |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> '']'' was Gabbi's sole 2018 release, a film that ]'s Sangeet Toor described as a "purely entertaining".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Toor |first=Sangeet |date=29 September 2018 |title=Parahuna Movie Review: Where Laughs Come At The Expense Of Nuance |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/parahuna-movie-review |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> In 2017, she debuted into ] with the sports comedy '']'', opposite ].<ref name="The Times of India">{{cite news |last1=Jayaram |first1=Deepika |date=9 June 2017 |title=Wamiqa Gabbi fondly shares her first picture with Tovino |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/wamiqa-gabbi-fondly-shares-her-first-picture-with-tovino/articleshow/59068644.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306153627/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/wamiqa-gabbi-fondly-shares-her-first-picture-with-tovino/articleshow/59068644.cms |archive-date=6 March 2022 |access-date=19 September 2020 |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> To prepare for her role as a Punjabi wrestler, she trained for the sport in ], Punjab, and lived with her coach for a month.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=27 January 2017 |title=I was battered and bruised playing a wrestler in Godha: Wamiqa Gabbi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/i-was-battered-and-bruised-playing-a-wrestler-in-godha-wamiqa-gabbi/articleshow/55272593.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In the film's climactic combat scene, Gabbi sustained physical injuries throughout her entire body.<ref name=":1" /> Her performance was positively received, with '']''<nowiki/>'s ] describing her as "luminous" and praising her accurate portrayal of a professional wrestler’s body language.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vetticad |first=Anna MM |date=28 May 2017 |title=Godha movie review: A Malayalam Dangal filled with warmth but lacking muscle |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/godha-movie-review-a-malayalam-dangal-filled-with-warmth-but-lacking-muscle-3489607.html |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> Additionally, Deepa Soman of ''The Times of India'' noted that she overshadowed Thomas' performance.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Soman |first=Deepa |title=Godha Movie Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/godha/movie-review/58750161.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> ''Godha'' emerged as a ] at the box-office.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Menon |first=Akhila |date=2 August 2017 |title=Godha Box Office: 75 Days Kerala Collections |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2017/godha-box-office-75-days-kerala-collections-266874.html |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=FilmiBeat |language=en}}</ref> Gabbi ended the year with her return to Punjabi films in the commercially successful spiritual sequel ''].''<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{Cite news |date=20 July 2018 |title=Punjabi movie sequels that raised the bar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/photo-stories/punjabi-movie-sequels-that-raised-the-bar/photostory/65071040.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nikka Zaildar 2 Is A HIT |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=3278#:~:text=The%20Punjabi%20film%20Nikka%20Zaildar,do%20around%2010%20crore%20nett. |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> '']'' was Gabbi's sole 2018 release, a film that ]'s Sangeet Toor described as a "purely entertaining".<ref name="Toor">{{Cite web |last=Toor |first=Sangeet |date=29 September 2018 |title=Parahuna Movie Review: Where Laughs Come At The Expense Of Nuance |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/parahuna-movie-review |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref>


In 2019, Gabbi had five releases—four of which were Punjabi. She started the year among an ensemble in the Malayalam science fiction film ''].'' In a mixed review for Film Companion, Neelima Menon wrote that Gabbi was "scintillating as the mysterious stranger".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Menon |first=Neelima |date=8 February 2019 |title=9: Nine Movie Review: A Sci-fi Film That Comes Into Its Own After It Turns Into A Psychological Thriller |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/9-nine-movie-review-a-sci-fi-film-that-comes-into-its-own-after-it-turns-into-a-psychological-thriller |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> She followed this with the unremarkable Punjabi features ''Nadhoo Khan'' and ''Dil Diyan Gallan''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 April 2019 |title=Nadhoo Khan: All that you need to know about the period drama |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/nadhoo-khan-all-that-you-need-to-know-about-the-period-drama/photostory/69036126.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=30 April 2019 |title=Here’s how Wamiqa Gabbi is counting down days to ‘Dil Diyan Gallan’ release |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/heres-how-wamiqa-gabbi-is-counting-down-days-to-dil-diyan-gallan-release/articleshow/69114373.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In the romantic comedy '']'', Gabbi starred opposite ] and Sonia Kaur as a struggling ] caught in a love triangle. Gurnaaz Kaur of '']'' was appreciative of her addition to the film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaur |first=Gurnaaz |date=21 September 2019 |title=Movie Review - Nikka Zaildar 3: It’s laugh riot |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/movie-review/movie-review-nikka-zaildar-3-it-s-laugh-riot-835553 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> It emerged as a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 September 2019 |title=‘Nikka Zaildar 3’: The Ammy Virk starrer off to a great start at the box office |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/nikka-zaildar-3-the-ammy-virk-starrer-off-to-a-great-start-at-the-box-office/articleshow/71241199.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> ''Doorbeen''—a drama centred on the drug trade in Punjab—cast Gabbi as the love interest of ]'s character.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Experience comedy & romance with Doorbeen |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/amritsar/experience-comedy-romance-with-doorbeen-838402/ |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> She was drawn to the film's "unique story", which explored a theme previously untouched in Punjabi cinema.<ref name=":2" /> In 2019, Gabbi had five releases—four of which were Punjabi. She began the year as part of an ensemble cast alongside ], Alok Krishna, and ] in the Malayalam science fiction film '']''. In a mixed review for Film Companion, Neelima Menon wrote that Gabbi was "scintillating as the mysterious stranger".<ref name="Menon">{{Cite web |last=Menon |first=Neelima |date=8 February 2019 |title=9: Nine Movie Review: A Sci-fi Film That Comes Into Its Own After It Turns Into A Psychological Thriller |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/9-nine-movie-review-a-sci-fi-film-that-comes-into-its-own-after-it-turns-into-a-psychological-thriller |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> She followed this with the unremarkable Punjabi features ''Nadhoo Khan'' and ''Dil Diyan Gallan''.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite news |date=25 April 2019 |title=Nadhoo Khan: All that you need to know about the period drama |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/nadhoo-khan-all-that-you-need-to-know-about-the-period-drama/photostory/69036126.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref name="ReferenceB">{{Cite news |date=30 April 2019 |title=Here's how Wamiqa Gabbi is counting down days to 'Dil Diyan Gallan' release |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/heres-how-wamiqa-gabbi-is-counting-down-days-to-dil-diyan-gallan-release/articleshow/69114373.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In the romantic comedy '']'', Gabbi starred opposite ] and Sonia Kaur as a struggling ] caught in a love triangle. Gurnaaz Kaur of '']'' was appreciative of her addition to the film.<ref name="Kaur">{{Cite web |last=Kaur |first=Gurnaaz |date=21 September 2019 |title=Movie Review - Nikka Zaildar 3: It's laugh riot |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/movie-review/movie-review-nikka-zaildar-3-it-s-laugh-riot-835553 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> It emerged as a commercial success.<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 September 2019 |title='Nikka Zaildar 3': The Ammy Virk starrer off to a great start at the box office |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/nikka-zaildar-3-the-ammy-virk-starrer-off-to-a-great-start-at-the-box-office/articleshow/71241199.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> ''Doorbeen''—a drama centred on the illegal drug trade in Punjab—cast Gabbi as the love interest of ]'s character.<ref name=":22">{{Cite web |title=Experience comedy & romance with Doorbeen |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/amritsar/experience-comedy-romance-with-doorbeen-838402/ |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> She was drawn to the film's "unique story", which explored a theme previously untouched in Punjabi cinema.<ref name=":22"/>


=== Streaming projects and breakthrough (2020–present) === === Streaming projects and breakthrough (2020–present) ===
In ''Galwakdi'' (2020), Gabbi played a free-spirited woman who falls in love with a librarian (played by ]) that suffers from ].<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 December 2021 |title=‘Galwakdi’ Trailer: Watch how a strict and boring man Tarsem Jassar falls in love with a carefree girl Wamiqa Gabbi, and then everything changes |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/galwakdi-trailer-watch-how-a-strict-and-boring-man-tarsem-jassar-falls-in-love-with-a-carefree-girl-wamiqa-gabbi-and-then-everything-changes/articleshow/88258085.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In 2021, she returned to Hindi cinema after eight years with ]'s sports drama '']'', starring ]. She had a supporting role as cricket player ]'s wife.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajpal |first=Roktim |date=23 December 2021 |title=Kapil Dev's daughter helped me prepare for my part: Wamiqa Gabbi on playing Madan Lal's wife in '83' |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/kapil-devs-daughter-helped-me-prepare-for-my-part-wamiqa-gabbi-on-playing-madan-lals-wife-in-83-1063902.html |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> Gabbi acknowledged that her role was brief but chose to sign the film out of admiration for Khan.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 January 2022 |title=Exclusive! '83' actor Wamiqa Gabbi on working with Deepika Padukone, Hollywood dreams & more |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-exclusive-83-actor-wamiqa-gabbi-on-working-with-deepika-padukone-hollywood-dreams--more-445166 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> She made her foray into streaming with the crime drama series '']'', in which she played Manu, a Sikh girl who becomes romantically involved with a Hindu boy (played by ]) during the ].'''<ref name="Lifestyle Asia India 2021">{{cite web |date=25 June 2021 |title=Grahan real story, series cast & more about the Hotstar Specials show |url=https://www.lifestyleasia.com/ind/culture/entertainment/real-story-of-grahan-series-cast-based-on-chaurasi-novel-hotstar-specials/ |access-date=26 June 2021 |website=Lifestyle Asia India}}</ref>''' Released directly on to ], she said the role helped her in feeling "calm and peaceful", as her character belonged to an era "where people didn’t even know what their lovers were up to".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sudevan |first=Praveen |date=25 June 2021 |title=‘Manu helped me become calm’: Wamiqa Gabbi on her role in Disney+ Hotstar show ‘Grahan’ |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/wamiqa-gabbi-disney-hotstar-grahan/article34967948.ece |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Shweta Keshri of '']'' wrote that Gabbi and Pushkar "do proper justice while bringing alive the 80s romance to screen" but ]'s Shefali Deshpande bemoaned that Gabbi's "fake freckles and Instagram filter like make up" detracted from the character's authenticity and criticised the pair's poorly written roles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keshri |first=Shweta |date=24 June 2021 |title=Grahan Review: New Disney+Hotstar series on 1984 anti-Sikh riots is relevant in India today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/grahan-review-new-disney-hotstar-series-on-1984-anti-sikh-riots-is-relevant-in-india-today-1818685-2021-06-24 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Deshpande |first=Shefali |date=24 June 2021 |title=Review: Though Well Intentioned 'Grahan' Is a Missed Opportunity |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/grahan-show-review-disney-hotstar-zoya-hussain-pawan-malhotra-chaurasi#read-more |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> In ''Galwakdi'' (2020), Gabbi played a free-spirited woman who falls in love with a librarian (played by ]) that suffers from ].<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 December 2021 |title='Galwakdi' Trailer: Watch how a strict and boring man Tarsem Jassar falls in love with a carefree girl Wamiqa Gabbi, and then everything changes |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movies/news/galwakdi-trailer-watch-how-a-strict-and-boring-man-tarsem-jassar-falls-in-love-with-a-carefree-girl-wamiqa-gabbi-and-then-everything-changes/articleshow/88258085.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In 2021, she returned to Hindi cinema after eight years with ]'s sports drama '']'', starring ]. She had a supporting role as cricket player ]'s wife.<ref name="Rajpal">{{Cite web |last=Rajpal |first=Roktim |date=23 December 2021 |title=Kapil Dev's daughter helped me prepare for my part: Wamiqa Gabbi on playing Madan Lal's wife in '83' |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/kapil-devs-daughter-helped-me-prepare-for-my-part-wamiqa-gabbi-on-playing-madan-lals-wife-in-83-1063902.html |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> Gabbi acknowledged that her role was brief but chose to sign the film regardless out of admiration for Khan.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 January 2022 |title=Exclusive! '83' actor Wamiqa Gabbi on working with Deepika Padukone, Hollywood dreams & more |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-exclusive-83-actor-wamiqa-gabbi-on-working-with-deepika-padukone-hollywood-dreams--more-445166 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> She next made her foray into streaming with the crime drama series '']'', in which she played Manu, a Sikh girl who becomes romantically involved with a Hindu boy (played by ]) during the ].'''<ref name="Lifestyle Asia India 2021">{{cite web |date=25 June 2021 |title=Grahan real story, series cast & more about the Hotstar Specials show |url=https://www.lifestyleasia.com/ind/culture/entertainment/real-story-of-grahan-series-cast-based-on-chaurasi-novel-hotstar-specials/ |access-date=26 June 2021 |website=Lifestyle Asia India}}</ref>''' Released directly on to ], she said that the role helped her in feeling "calm and peaceful", as her character belonged to an era "where people didn’t even know what their lovers were up to".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sudevan |first=Praveen |date=25 June 2021 |title='Manu helped me become calm': Wamiqa Gabbi on her role in Disney+ Hotstar show 'Grahan' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/wamiqa-gabbi-disney-hotstar-grahan/article34967948.ece |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Shweta Keshri of '']'' wrote that Gabbi and Pushkar "do proper justice while bringing alive the 80s romance to screen", but ]'s Shefali Deshpande bemoaned that Gabbi's "fake freckles and Instagram filter like make up" detracted from the character's authenticity and criticised the pair's poorly written roles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keshri |first=Shweta |date=24 June 2021 |title=Grahan Review: New Disney+Hotstar series on 1984 anti-Sikh riots is relevant in India today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/grahan-review-new-disney-hotstar-series-on-1984-anti-sikh-riots-is-relevant-in-india-today-1818685-2021-06-24 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Deshpande |first=Shefali |date=24 June 2021 |title=Review: Though Well Intentioned 'Grahan' Is a Missed Opportunity |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/grahan-show-review-disney-hotstar-zoya-hussain-pawan-malhotra-chaurasi#read-more |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref>
] promoting '']'' in 2023]] ] promoting '']'' in 2023]]
In 2022, Gabbi featured in two series—'']'' and '']—'' which were released on ] and ], respectively. In the former, she played a mute girl whose mother (played by ]) investigates the circumstances surrounding her death.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desai |first=Rahul |date=15 April 2022 |title=Mai, on Netflix, Is An Imperfect But Potent Portrait of Revenge |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/streaming-reviews/mai-tv-series-review-netflix-sakshi-tanwar-an-imperfect-but-potent-portrait-of-revenge#:~:text=Subtle%20undercurrents%20of%20dissent%20%E2%80%93%20and,listens%20but%20has%20no%20voice. |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> Gabbi admitted that the "intense" role took an emotional toll on her, and she often broke down crying after filming several scenes; however she deemed it important for the audience to witness such moments to show life's "hardcore reality".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mai: Wamiqa Gabbi says she ‘broke down’ while filming Sakshi Tanwar-led Netflix series |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/mai-wamiqa-gabbi-says-she-broke-down-while-filming-sakshi-tanwar-led-netflix-series/2fcdf61339578 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> ''The Times of India''<nowiki/>'s Archika Khurana described her as "particularly effective" and ]{{'s}} ] took note of her "eloquently using sign language" to communicate.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Khurana |first=Archika |date=15 April 2022 |title=Mai Season 1 Review : Sakshi Tanwar is majestically expressive and a treat to watch |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/mai/season-1/seasonreview/90810427.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |date=15 April 2022 |title=Mai review: Sakshi Tanwar shines in Netflix series |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/mai-review-sakshi-tanwar-raima-sen-7870464/ |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> In ]'s segment of the latter anthology series, she essayed a young Gujarati woman navigating her relationship with an ] man (played by ]).<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 May 2022 |title=Modern Love Mumbai, Mai actor Wamiqa Gabbi calls her acting journey ‘magical’ |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/wamiqa-gabbi-of-modern-love-mumbai-mai-calls-acting-journey-magical-my-characters-helped-me-sort-personal-life-101652376232582.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231004212703/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/wamiqa-gabbi-of-modern-love-mumbai-mai-calls-acting-journey-magical-my-characters-helped-me-sort-personal-life-101652376232582.html |archive-date=4 October 2023 |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=]}}</ref> She was drawn to exploring a different culture through the character, as most of her previous roles did not offer this opportunity.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 May 2023 |title=Wamiqa Gabbi on starring in Modern Love Mumbai and Chennai: “Collaborating with visionary filmmakers like Vishal Bhardwaj and Thiagarajan Kumararaja has been a stroke of luck” |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/wamiqa-gabbi-starring-modern-love-mumbai-chennai-collaborating-visionary-filmmakers-like-vishal-bhardwaj-thiagarajan-kumararaja-stroke-luck/ |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> Anuj Kumar of ] wrote that "Wamiqa and Chang fit effortlessly into their parts".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Anuj |date=13 May 2022 |title=‘Modern Love: Mumbai’ review: A slam-dunk of an anthology if ever there was one |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/modern-love-mumbai-review-a-slam-dunk-of-an-anthology-if-ever-there-was-one/article65410372.ece |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In 2022, Gabbi featured in two series—'']'' and '']—'' which were released on ] and ], respectively. In the former, she played a mute girl whose mother (played by ]) investigates the circumstances surrounding her death.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Desai |first=Rahul |date=15 April 2022 |title=Mai, on Netflix, Is An Imperfect But Potent Portrait of Revenge |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/streaming-reviews/mai-tv-series-review-netflix-sakshi-tanwar-an-imperfect-but-potent-portrait-of-revenge#:~:text=Subtle%20undercurrents%20of%20dissent%20%E2%80%93%20and,listens%20but%20has%20no%20voice. |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> Gabbi admitted that the "intense" role took an emotional toll on her, and she often broke down crying after filming several scenes; however, she deemed it essential for the audience to experience such scenes to reflect reality.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mai: Wamiqa Gabbi says she 'broke down' while filming Sakshi Tanwar-led Netflix series |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/mai-wamiqa-gabbi-says-she-broke-down-while-filming-sakshi-tanwar-led-netflix-series/2fcdf61339578 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> ''The Times of India''<nowiki/>'s Archika Khurana described her as "particularly effective" and '']''{{'s}} ] took note of her "eloquently using sign language" to communicate.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Khurana |first=Archika |date=15 April 2022 |title=Mai Season 1 Review : Sakshi Tanwar is majestically expressive and a treat to watch |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/mai/season-1/seasonreview/90810427.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |date=15 April 2022 |title=Mai review: Sakshi Tanwar shines in Netflix series |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/mai-review-sakshi-tanwar-raima-sen-7870464/ |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> In ]'s segment of the latter anthology series, she essayed a young Gujarati woman navigating her relationship with an ] man (played by ]).<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 May 2022 |title=Modern Love Mumbai, Mai actor Wamiqa Gabbi calls her acting journey 'magical' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/wamiqa-gabbi-of-modern-love-mumbai-mai-calls-acting-journey-magical-my-characters-helped-me-sort-personal-life-101652376232582.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231004212703/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/wamiqa-gabbi-of-modern-love-mumbai-mai-calls-acting-journey-magical-my-characters-helped-me-sort-personal-life-101652376232582.html |archive-date=4 October 2023 |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=]}}</ref> She was drawn to exploring a different culture through the character, as most of her previous roles did not offer this opportunity.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 May 2023 |title=Wamiqa Gabbi on starring in Modern Love Mumbai and Chennai: "Collaborating with visionary filmmakers like Vishal Bhardwaj and Thiagarajan Kumararaja has been a stroke of luck" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/wamiqa-gabbi-starring-modern-love-mumbai-chennai-collaborating-visionary-filmmakers-like-vishal-bhardwaj-thiagarajan-kumararaja-stroke-luck/ |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> Reception to the series was generally favourable; Anuj Kumar of '']'' wrote that, "Wamiqa and Chang fit effortlessly into their parts".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kumar |first=Anuj |date=13 May 2022 |title='Modern Love: Mumbai' review: A slam-dunk of an anthology if ever there was one |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/modern-love-mumbai-review-a-slam-dunk-of-an-anthology-if-ever-there-was-one/article65410372.ece |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


2023 proved to be a ] year for Gabbi, during which she appeared in six projects.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Divya J |first=Shekhar |date=4 January 2024 |title=Wamiqa Gabbi's Day In The Spotlight Is Here. And She's Ready For It |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/showstoppers/wamiqa-gabbis-day-in-the-spotlight-is-here-and-shes-ready-for-it/90665/1 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=] India}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Mathur |first=Abhimanyu |title=Breakthrough Star of the Year 2023: Wamiqa Gabbi on variety of Jubilee, Khufiya, and connecting with diverse audiences |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-breakthrough-star-of-the-year-2023-wamiqa-gabbi-on-variety-jubilee-khufiya-charlie-chopra-modern-love-chennai-3073016 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 September 2023 |title=Did you know Wamiqa Gabbi took inspiration from Phoebe Waller-Bridge for Charlie Chopra? |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/did-you-know-wamiqa-gabbi-took-inspiration-from-pheone-waller-bridge-for-charlie-chopra-639379 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> She started the year in Bhardwaj's short film '']'', about a scientist (played by ]) who discovers an artefact that transports him to the future. Filming for ''Fursat'' took place on the ] in collaboration with ] as Bhardwaj felt it was a "liberative" experience, compared to filming on traditional cameras.<ref>{{cite news |date=3 February 2023 |title=Apple releases Indian-made 'Shot on iPhone' short movie |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/apple-releases-indian-made-shot-on-iphone-short-movie-1187525.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708024759/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/apple-releases-indian-made-shot-on-iphone-short-movie-1187525.html |archive-date=8 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=Deccan Herald}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite web |date=3 February 2023 |title=Vishal Bharadwaj Shoots his Next with Ishaan Khattar and Wamiqa Gabbi on an iPhone |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/quick-reads/vishal-bharadwaj-shoots-his-next-with-ishaan-khattar-and-wamiqa-gabbi-on-an-iphone |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212114435/https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/quick-reads/vishal-bharadwaj-shoots-his-next-with-ishaan-khattar-and-wamiqa-gabbi-on-an-iphone |archive-date=12 February 2023 |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=Film Companion |language=en}}</ref> He was also initially skeptical of Gabbi's dancing abilities and considered simplifying the choreography for her; however, he was immediately impressed by her skills during the first rehearsal.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=27 February 2023 |title=Vishal Bhardwaj reveals he was unsure about roping Wamiqa Gabbi for Fursat; says, “I had my doubts and had even discussed simplifying the choreography” |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/vishal-bhardwaj-reveals-unsure-roping-wamiqa-gabbi-fursat-says-doubts-even-discussed-simplifying-choreography/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306204710/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/vishal-bhardwaj-reveals-unsure-roping-wamiqa-gabbi-fursat-says-doubts-even-discussed-simplifying-choreography/ |archive-date=6 March 2023 |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=Wamiqa Gabbi 'impressed' an unsure Vishal Bhardwaj with her effort in 'Fursat' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/wamiqa-gabbi-impressed-an-unsure-vishal-bhardwaj-with-her-effort-in-fursat/articleshow/98235090.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303024127/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/wamiqa-gabbi-impressed-an-unsure-vishal-bhardwaj-with-her-effort-in-fursat/articleshow/98235090.cms |archive-date=3 March 2023 |access-date=21 November 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In preparation, she learned contemporary dance steps for her role in only nine days due to commitments to other projects.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 February 2023 |title=Ishaan Khatter and Wamiqa Gabbi learnt contemporary dance for Fursat |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/quick-reads/ishaan-khatter-and-wamiqa-gabbi-learnt-contemporary-dance-for-fursat |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212104032/https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/quick-reads/ishaan-khatter-and-wamiqa-gabbi-learnt-contemporary-dance-for-fursat |archive-date=12 February 2023 |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=Film Companion |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 February 2023 |title=Ishaan Khatter and Wamiqa Gabbi learnt contemporary dance for Fursat |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/quick-reads/ishaan-khatter-and-wamiqa-gabbi-learnt-contemporary-dance-for-fursat |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212104032/https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/quick-reads/ishaan-khatter-and-wamiqa-gabbi-learnt-contemporary-dance-for-fursat |archive-date=12 February 2023 |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=Film Companion |language=en}}</ref> ''India Today''<nowiki/>'s Roktim Rajpal took note of Gabbi's ability to "convey a lot through silence and expressions" and appreciated her chemistry with Khattar given the duration of the film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajpal |first=Roktim |date=7 February 2023 |title=Fursat Movie Review: Vishal Bharadwaj’s short film, shot on iPhone, is a celebration of his vision |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/reviews/story/fursat-movie-review-vishal-bharadwajs-short-film-shot-on-iphone-is-a-celebration-of-his-vision-2331486-2023-02-07 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> However, other reviewers of the film generally felt that the film prioritised showcasing the capabilities of the iPhone at the expense of the script's quality.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Parasuraman |first=Prathyush |date=23 February 2023 |title=COUNTER CULTURE {{!}} Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Fursat’: When big directors wield the small phone |url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/columns/counter-culture-fursat-by-vishal-bhardwaj-when-big-directors-wield-the-small-phone-film-shot-on-iphone-14-pro/article66504527.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811024435/https://frontline.thehindu.com/columns/counter-culture-fursat-by-vishal-bhardwaj-when-big-directors-wield-the-small-phone-film-shot-on-iphone-14-pro/article66504527.ece |archive-date=11 August 2023 |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=Frontline |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Parasuraman |first=Prathyush |date=23 February 2023 |title=COUNTER CULTURE {{!}} Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Fursat’: When big directors wield the small phone |url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/columns/counter-culture-fursat-by-vishal-bhardwaj-when-big-directors-wield-the-small-phone-film-shot-on-iphone-14-pro/article66504527.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811024435/https://frontline.thehindu.com/columns/counter-culture-fursat-by-vishal-bhardwaj-when-big-directors-wield-the-small-phone-film-shot-on-iphone-14-pro/article66504527.ece |archive-date=11 August 2023 |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=Frontline |language=en}}</ref> Gabbi's next release, the Punjabi crime drama '']'', premiered within a week of ''Fursat''. She played a lawyer who investigates the disappearance of her former school teacher (played by ]). The film received critical acclaim upon release;<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kali Jotta Movie Review : Neeru Bajwa’s acting prowess and Vijay Kumar Arora’s directorial expertise combined to make a heart-wrenching cinematic piece |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movie-reviews/kali-jotta/movie-review/97579684.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>Sukhpreet Kahlon of ''The Indian Express'', wrote that Gabbi, "brings a carefree exuberance to her performance".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kahlon |first=Sukhpreet |date=4 February 2023 |title=Kali Jotta movie review: Hard-hitting, poignant film that Neeru Bajwa carries on her able shoulders |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/kali-jotta-movie-review-neeru-bajwa-8423513/ |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> ''Kali Jotta'' emerged as a major commercial success, ranking as the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Punjabi Film Kalli Jotta Is A BLOCKBUSTER |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7636 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> 2023 proved to be a ] year for Gabbi, during which she appeared in six projects.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Divya J |first=Shekhar |date=4 January 2024 |title=Wamiqa Gabbi's Day In The Spotlight Is Here. And She's Ready For It |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/showstoppers/wamiqa-gabbis-day-in-the-spotlight-is-here-and-shes-ready-for-it/90665/1 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=] India}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Mathur |first=Abhimanyu |title=Breakthrough Star of the Year 2023: Wamiqa Gabbi on variety of Jubilee, Khufiya, and connecting with diverse audiences |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-breakthrough-star-of-the-year-2023-wamiqa-gabbi-on-variety-jubilee-khufiya-charlie-chopra-modern-love-chennai-3073016 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 September 2023 |title=Did you know Wamiqa Gabbi took inspiration from Phoebe Waller-Bridge for Charlie Chopra? |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/did-you-know-wamiqa-gabbi-took-inspiration-from-pheone-waller-bridge-for-charlie-chopra-639379 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> She started the year in Bhardwaj's short film '']'', about a scientist (played by ]) who discovers an artefact that transports him to the future. Filming for ''Fursat'' took place on the ] in collaboration with ] as Bhardwaj felt it was a "liberative" experience, compared to filming on traditional cameras.<ref>{{cite news |date=3 February 2023 |title=Apple releases Indian-made 'Shot on iPhone' short movie |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/apple-releases-indian-made-shot-on-iphone-short-movie-1187525.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708024759/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/apple-releases-indian-made-shot-on-iphone-short-movie-1187525.html |archive-date=8 July 2023 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=Deccan Herald}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite web |date=3 February 2023 |title=Vishal Bharadwaj Shoots his Next with Ishaan Khattar and Wamiqa Gabbi on an iPhone |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/quick-reads/vishal-bharadwaj-shoots-his-next-with-ishaan-khattar-and-wamiqa-gabbi-on-an-iphone |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212114435/https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/quick-reads/vishal-bharadwaj-shoots-his-next-with-ishaan-khattar-and-wamiqa-gabbi-on-an-iphone |archive-date=12 February 2023 |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=Film Companion |language=en}}</ref> He was also initially sceptical of Gabbi's dancing abilities and considered simplifying the choreography for her; however, he was immediately impressed by her skills during the first rehearsal.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=27 February 2023 |title=Vishal Bhardwaj reveals he was unsure about roping Wamiqa Gabbi for Fursat; says, "I had my doubts and had even discussed simplifying the choreography" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/vishal-bhardwaj-reveals-unsure-roping-wamiqa-gabbi-fursat-says-doubts-even-discussed-simplifying-choreography/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306204710/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/vishal-bhardwaj-reveals-unsure-roping-wamiqa-gabbi-fursat-says-doubts-even-discussed-simplifying-choreography/ |archive-date=6 March 2023 |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=25 February 2023 |title=Wamiqa Gabbi 'impressed' an unsure Vishal Bhardwaj with her effort in 'Fursat' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/wamiqa-gabbi-impressed-an-unsure-vishal-bhardwaj-with-her-effort-in-fursat/articleshow/98235090.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303024127/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/wamiqa-gabbi-impressed-an-unsure-vishal-bhardwaj-with-her-effort-in-fursat/articleshow/98235090.cms |archive-date=3 March 2023 |access-date=21 November 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In preparation, she learned contemporary dance steps for her role in just nine days due to commitments to other projects.<ref name="filmcompanion.in">{{Cite web |date=10 February 2023 |title=Ishaan Khatter and Wamiqa Gabbi learnt contemporary dance for Fursat |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/quick-reads/ishaan-khatter-and-wamiqa-gabbi-learnt-contemporary-dance-for-fursat |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212104032/https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/quick-reads/ishaan-khatter-and-wamiqa-gabbi-learnt-contemporary-dance-for-fursat |archive-date=12 February 2023 |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=Film Companion |language=en}}</ref><ref name="filmcompanion.in"/> ''India Today''<nowiki/>'s Roktim Rajpal took note of Gabbi's ability to "convey a lot through silence and expressions" and appreciated her chemistry with Khattar given the duration of the film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajpal |first=Roktim |date=7 February 2023 |title=Fursat Movie Review: Vishal Bharadwaj's short film, shot on iPhone, is a celebration of his vision |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/reviews/story/fursat-movie-review-vishal-bharadwajs-short-film-shot-on-iphone-is-a-celebration-of-his-vision-2331486-2023-02-07 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> However, other reviewers of the film generally felt that the film prioritised showcasing the capabilities of the iPhone at the expense of the script's quality.<ref name="Parasuraman">{{Cite web |last=Parasuraman |first=Prathyush |date=23 February 2023 |title=COUNTER CULTURE {{!}} Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Fursat': When big directors wield the small phone |url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/columns/counter-culture-fursat-by-vishal-bhardwaj-when-big-directors-wield-the-small-phone-film-shot-on-iphone-14-pro/article66504527.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230811024435/https://frontline.thehindu.com/columns/counter-culture-fursat-by-vishal-bhardwaj-when-big-directors-wield-the-small-phone-film-shot-on-iphone-14-pro/article66504527.ece |archive-date=11 August 2023 |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=Frontline |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Parasuraman"/> Gabbi's next release, the Punjabi crime drama '']'', premiered within a week of ''Fursat''. She played a lawyer who investigates the disappearance of her former school teacher (played by ]). The film was met with critical acclaim upon release;<ref name="ReferenceC">{{Cite news |title=Kali Jotta Movie Review : Neeru Bajwa's acting prowess and Vijay Kumar Arora's directorial expertise combined to make a heart-wrenching cinematic piece |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movie-reviews/kali-jotta/movie-review/97579684.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Sukhpreet Kahlon of ''The Indian Express'', wrote that Gabbi brought "a carefree exuberance to her performance".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kahlon |first=Sukhpreet |date=4 February 2023 |title=Kali Jotta movie review: Hard-hitting, poignant film that Neeru Bajwa carries on her able shoulders |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/kali-jotta-movie-review-neeru-bajwa-8423513/ |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> ''Kali Jotta'' emerged as a major commercial success, ranking as the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Punjabi Film Kalli Jotta Is A BLOCKBUSTER |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7636 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref>


A turning point in Gabbi's career came in ]'s period series '']'', in which she appeared among an ensemble cast.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Farzeen |first=Sana |date=27 August 2024 |title=Aparshakti Khurana: Jubilee helped me break out of 'hero's friend' roles |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/aparshakti-khurana-says-jubilee-helped-him-break-out-of-hero-friend-roles-2588826-2024-08-27 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref><ref name=":4" /> Set against the backdrop of the emergence of the Hindi film industry in post-Partition India, she portrayed Niloufer, a headstrong ] with aspirations of becoming an actress.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |title=Wamiqa Gabbi's Day In The Spotlight Is Here. And She's Ready For It |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/showstoppers/wamiqa-gabbis-day-in-the-spotlight-is-here-and-shes-ready-for-it/90665/1 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=Forbes India |language=en}}</ref> Motwane cast Gabbi in the role for her understanding of the nuance and emotion required by the director, along with her "gorgeous screen presence".<ref name=":6" /> To prepare for the song "Babuji Bhole Bhale", she took inspiration from actresses ], ] and ].<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 April 2023 |title='Jubilee': Wamiqa Gabbi reveals she took inspiration from Rekha, Priyanka Chopra for 'Babuji Bhole Bhale' song |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/jubilee-wamiqa-gabbi-reveals-she-took-inspiration-from-rekha-priyanka-chopra-for-babuji-bhole-bhale-song/articleshow/99685951.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Upon release on to Amazon Prime Video, ''Jubilee'' received critical acclaim, with Gabbi's performance also receiving praise.<ref name=":5" /> Shilajit Mitra of ''The Hindu'' wrote that "Gabbi cements her reputation as one of the most promising, and frankly stunning actresses of our time", and ] of '']'' described her as "splendid", taking note of the subtleties she showcased as her character developed.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mitra |first=Shilajit |date=7 April 2023 |title=‘Jubilee’ series review: A lustrous, long-winded showbiz drama |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/jubilee-series-review-a-lustrous-long-winded-showbiz-drama/article66708380.ece |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chatterjee |first=Saibal |date=7 April 2023 |title=Jubilee Review: A Celebration, Homage And Lament Rolled Into One |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/jubilee-review-a-celebration-homage-and-lament-rolled-into-one-4-5-stars-3927920 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> Critic Udita Jhunjhunwala observed that while Gabbi's performances in ''Grahan'', ''Mai: A Mother’s Rage'', and ''Modern Love Mumbai'' demonstrated her versatility, it was ''Jubilee'' that truly showcased her capabilities as an actor.<ref name=":3" /> In May, she featured once again in the ''Modern Love'' franchise for its Tamil iteration, '']''; Gabbi expressed her desire to work with director ] as the key reason for taking on the project.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 May 2023 |title=I had longed to collaborate with Thiagarajan Kumararaja, says Wamiqa Gabbi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/i-had-longed-to-collaborate-with-thiagarajan-kumararaja-says-wamiqa-gabbi/articleshow/100498673.cms |access-date=24 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> She portrayed a woman tasked with helping her ex-boyfriend (played by PB) regain his memory following a car accident—''Firstpost''<nowiki/>'s Bhuvanesh Chandar considered this segment the highlight.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chandar |first=Bhuvanesh |date=18 May 2023 |title=‘Modern Love: Chennai’ review: Thiagarajan Kumararaja’s anthology is a phenomenal assortment of captivating love stories |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/modern-love-chennai-review-thiagarajan-kumararajas-anthology-is-a-phenomenal-assortment-of-captivating-love-stories/article66865826.ece |access-date=24 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> A turning point in Gabbi's career came in ]'s period series '']'', in which she appeared among an ensemble cast which included ], ] and ].<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Farzeen |first=Sana |date=27 August 2024 |title=Aparshakti Khurana: Jubilee helped me break out of 'hero's friend' roles |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/aparshakti-khurana-says-jubilee-helped-him-break-out-of-hero-friend-roles-2588826-2024-08-27 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref><ref name=":4" /> Set against the emergence of the Hindi film industry in post-Partition India, she portrayed Niloufer, a headstrong ] with aspirations of becoming an actress.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |title=Wamiqa Gabbi's Day In The Spotlight Is Here. And She's Ready For It |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/showstoppers/wamiqa-gabbis-day-in-the-spotlight-is-here-and-shes-ready-for-it/90665/1 |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=Forbes India |language=en}}</ref> Motwane cast Gabbi in the role for her understanding of the nuance and emotion required by the director, along with her "gorgeous screen presence".<ref name=":6" /> To prepare for the song "Babuji Bhole Bhale", she took inspiration from actresses ], ] and ].<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 April 2023 |title='Jubilee': Wamiqa Gabbi reveals she took inspiration from Rekha, Priyanka Chopra for 'Babuji Bhole Bhale' song |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/jubilee-wamiqa-gabbi-reveals-she-took-inspiration-from-rekha-priyanka-chopra-for-babuji-bhole-bhale-song/articleshow/99685951.cms |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Upon release on to Amazon Prime Video, ''Jubilee'' received critical acclaim, with Gabbi's performance also being positively received.<ref name=":5" /> Shilajit Mitra of ''The Hindu'' wrote that "Gabbi cements her reputation as one of the most promising, and frankly stunning actresses of our time", and ] of '']'' described her as "splendid" and took note of the subtleties she showcased as her character developed.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mitra |first=Shilajit |date=7 April 2023 |title='Jubilee' series review: A lustrous, long-winded showbiz drama |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/jubilee-series-review-a-lustrous-long-winded-showbiz-drama/article66708380.ece |access-date=23 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chatterjee |first=Saibal |date=7 April 2023 |title=Jubilee Review: A Celebration, Homage And Lament Rolled Into One |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/jubilee-review-a-celebration-homage-and-lament-rolled-into-one-4-5-stars-3927920 |work=] |access-date=23 December 2024}}</ref> Critic Udita Jhunjhunwala observed that while her performances in ''Grahan'', ''Mai: A Mother’s Rage'', and ''Modern Love Mumbai'' demonstrated her versatility, it was ''Jubilee'' that truly showcased her capabilities as an actor.<ref name=":3" /> She earned a nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Series at the ].<ref name=":15">{{Cite magazine |title=Nominations for the Filmfare OTT Awards 2023: Full List Out |url=https://www.femina.in/trending/in-the-news/nominations-for-the-filmfare-ott-awards-2023-full-list-out-279050.html |magazine=Femina |date=23 November 2023 |access-date=9 February 2024}}</ref> In May, Gabbi featured once again in the ''Modern Love'' franchise for its Tamil iteration, '']''; she cited her aspiration to collaborate with director ] as the primary reason for accepting the project.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 May 2023 |title=I had longed to collaborate with Thiagarajan Kumararaja, says Wamiqa Gabbi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/i-had-longed-to-collaborate-with-thiagarajan-kumararaja-says-wamiqa-gabbi/articleshow/100498673.cms |access-date=24 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> She portrayed a woman tasked with helping her ex-boyfriend (played by PB) recover his memory following a car accident, a storyline that ''Firstpost''<nowiki/>'s Bhuvanesh Chandar considered the series' highlight.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chandar |first=Bhuvanesh |date=18 May 2023 |title='Modern Love: Chennai' review: Thiagarajan Kumararaja's anthology is a phenomenal assortment of captivating love stories |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/modern-love-chennai-review-thiagarajan-kumararajas-anthology-is-a-phenomenal-assortment-of-captivating-love-stories/article66865826.ece |access-date=24 December 2024 |work=] |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
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The following month, Gabbi reunited with Bhardwaj for their third collaboration in his adaptation of ]'s novel '']—''the thriller series ''].''<ref>{{cite news |title=Vishal Bhardwaj drops surprise first episode from his new web series adapted from Agatha Christie's novel |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/vishal-bhardwaj-agatha-christies-the-sittaford-mystery-web-series-101688112294118.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230630090927/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/vishal-bhardwaj-agatha-christies-the-sittaford-mystery-web-series-101688112294118.html |archive-date=30 June 2023 |access-date=30 June 2023 |work=]}}</ref> Based on the character of Trefusis, Gabbi played a woman who attempts to prove her fiancé's (played by ]) innocence in the murder of his uncle, a role she described as "my most ambitious yet" and spent two months preparing for.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 September 2023 |title=Wamiqa Gabbi talks about playing Detective in her upcoming streaming show Charlie Chopra |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/news/wamiqa-gabbi-talks-about-playing-detective-in-her-upcoming-streaming-show-charlie-chopra |access-date=24 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite news |last=Kaushal |first=Sweta |date=27 September 2023 |title=Wamiqa Gabbi felt so underconfident after moving to Bombay, she decided to quit acting |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/wamiqa-gabbi-charlie-chopra-exclusive-interview-101695722055450.html#:~:text=Milestones%20of%20Wamiqa's%20career,gave%20me%20so%20much%20love.%E2%80%9D |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231228085054/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/wamiqa-gabbi-charlie-chopra-exclusive-interview-101695722055450.html |archive-date=28 December 2023 |access-date=24 December 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The series also required her to break the ], a technique for which she took inspiration from ]'s character in '']''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 September 2023 |title=Did you know Wamiqa Gabbi took inspiration from Phoebe Waller-Bridge for Charlie Chopra? |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/did-you-know-wamiqa-gabbi-took-inspiration-from-pheone-waller-bridge-for-charlie-chopra-639379 |access-date=24 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> Citing the series as one of Bhardwaj's weaker projects, ] India's Sanyukta Thakare thought that the weak plot constrained Gabbi's performance, but added that she "showed great promise in deep emotional moments".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thakare |first=Sanyukta |date=27 September 2023 |title=Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley Review: Agathe Christie's Adaptation Is Slow Paced And Bland |url=https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/60949/charlie-chopra-the-mystery-of-solang-valley-review-agathe-christies-adaptation-is-slow-paced-and-bla |access-date=24 December 2024 |website=] India}}</ref> She ended the year in Bhardwaj's spy thriller '']'' opposite ] and ]. When casting Gabbi for the film, Bhardwaj recalled her audition for his shelved project ''Midnight's Children.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pardiwalla |first=Tanzim |date=3 October 2023 |title=Exclusive: Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi breakdown Khufiya, a regular day on a Vishal Bhardwaj set & more {{!}} Filmfare.com |url=https://www.filmfare.com/interviews/exclusive-ali-fazal-wamiqa-gabbi-breakdown-khufiya-a-regular-day-on-a-vishal-bhardwaj-set-more-61622.html |access-date=24 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> In a mixed review of the film, ]'s Shomini Sen praised Gabbi for holding her own in the presence of Tabu and Fazal, despite being a relatively new actor.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sen |first=Shomini |date=5 October 2023 |title=Khufiya review: Tabu, Ali Fazal's film is not your usual espionage thriller |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-khufiya-review-tabu-ali-fazals-film-is-not-your-usual-espionage-thriller-642833 |access-date=24 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> She earned her first award for Best Supporting Actor in a Web Original Film (Female) at the ].<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=1 December 2024 |title=Winners of the Danube Properties Filmfare OTT Awards 2024: Full List Out |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/winners-of-the-danube-properties-filmfare-ott-awards-2024-full-list-out-69977.html |access-date=2 December 2024 |magazine=Filmfare}}</ref> Describing her frequent collaborations with Bhardwaj, she called it a "privilege" to work with him and revealed that he instilled confidence in her as an actor at a time when she considered quitting.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Fatima |first=Syeda Eba |date=10 June 2023 |title=Wamiqa Gabbi on working with Vishal Bhardwaj on four projects: Getting validated by him boosted my confidence |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/wamiqa-gabbi-on-working-with-vishal-bhardwaj-on-four-projects-getting-validated-by-him-boosted-my-confidence-101686421647178-amp.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230616205740/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/wamiqa-gabbi-on-working-with-vishal-bhardwaj-on-four-projects-getting-validated-by-him-boosted-my-confidence-101686421647178-amp.html |archive-date=16 June 2023 |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The following month, Gabbi reunited with Bhardwaj for their third collaboration in his adaptation of ]'s novel '']—''the thriller series ''].''<ref>{{cite news |title=Vishal Bhardwaj drops surprise first episode from his new web series adapted from Agatha Christie's novel |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/vishal-bhardwaj-agatha-christies-the-sittaford-mystery-web-series-101688112294118.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230630090927/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/vishal-bhardwaj-agatha-christies-the-sittaford-mystery-web-series-101688112294118.html |archive-date=30 June 2023 |access-date=30 June 2023 |work=]}}</ref> Based on the character of Trefusis, Gabbi played a detective who attempts to prove the innocence of her fiancé (played by ]) in the murder of his uncle, a role she described as "my most ambitious yet" and spent two months preparing for.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 September 2023 |title=Wamiqa Gabbi talks about playing Detective in her upcoming streaming show Charlie Chopra |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/news/wamiqa-gabbi-talks-about-playing-detective-in-her-upcoming-streaming-show-charlie-chopra |access-date=24 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite news |last=Kaushal |first=Sweta |date=27 September 2023 |title=Wamiqa Gabbi felt so underconfident after moving to Bombay, she decided to quit acting |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/wamiqa-gabbi-charlie-chopra-exclusive-interview-101695722055450.html#:~:text=Milestones%20of%20Wamiqa's%20career,gave%20me%20so%20much%20love.%E2%80%9D |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231228085054/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tv/wamiqa-gabbi-charlie-chopra-exclusive-interview-101695722055450.html |archive-date=28 December 2023 |access-date=24 December 2024 |work=]}}</ref> The series also required her to break the ], a technique for which she took inspiration from ]'s character in '']''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 September 2023 |title=Did you know Wamiqa Gabbi took inspiration from Phoebe Waller-Bridge for Charlie Chopra? |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/did-you-know-wamiqa-gabbi-took-inspiration-from-pheone-waller-bridge-for-charlie-chopra-639379 |access-date=24 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> Citing the series as one of Bhardwaj's weaker projects, ] India's Sanyukta Thakare found that the weak plot constrained Gabbi's performance, but thought that she "showed great promise in deep emotional moments".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thakare |first=Sanyukta |date=27 September 2023 |title=Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley Review: Agathe Christie's Adaptation Is Slow Paced And Bland |url=https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/60949/charlie-chopra-the-mystery-of-solang-valley-review-agathe-christies-adaptation-is-slow-paced-and-bla |access-date=24 December 2024 |website=] India}}</ref> She gained further attention for her role in Bhardwaj's spy thriller '']'' opposite ] and ].<ref name=":3" /> When casting Gabbi for the film, Bhardwaj recalled her audition for his shelved project ''Midnight's Children.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pardiwalla |first=Tanzim |date=3 October 2023 |title=Exclusive: Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi breakdown Khufiya, a regular day on a Vishal Bhardwaj set & more {{!}} Filmfare.com |url=https://www.filmfare.com/interviews/exclusive-ali-fazal-wamiqa-gabbi-breakdown-khufiya-a-regular-day-on-a-vishal-bhardwaj-set-more-61622.html |access-date=24 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> In a mixed review of the film, ]'s Shomini Sen praised Gabbi for holding her own in the presence of Tabu and Fazal, despite being a relatively new actor.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sen |first=Shomini |date=5 October 2023 |title=Khufiya review: Tabu, Ali Fazal's film is not your usual espionage thriller |url=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-khufiya-review-tabu-ali-fazals-film-is-not-your-usual-espionage-thriller-642833 |access-date=24 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> She earned her first award for Best Supporting Actor in a Web Original Film (Female) at the ].<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=1 December 2024 |title=Winners of the Danube Properties Filmfare OTT Awards 2024: Full List Out |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/winners-of-the-danube-properties-filmfare-ott-awards-2024-full-list-out-69977.html |access-date=2 December 2024 |magazine=Filmfare}}</ref> Describing her frequent collaborations with Bhardwaj, she called it a "privilege" to work with him and revealed that he instilled confidence in her as an actor at a time when she considered quitting.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Fatima |first=Syeda Eba |date=10 June 2023 |title=Wamiqa Gabbi on working with Vishal Bhardwaj on four projects: Getting validated by him boosted my confidence |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/wamiqa-gabbi-on-working-with-vishal-bhardwaj-on-four-projects-getting-validated-by-him-boosted-my-confidence-101686421647178-amp.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230616205740/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/wamiqa-gabbi-on-working-with-vishal-bhardwaj-on-four-projects-getting-validated-by-him-boosted-my-confidence-101686421647178-amp.html |archive-date=16 June 2023 |access-date=25 December 2024 |work=]}}</ref>


Gabbi next featured in the Hindi action film '']'' (2024), starring ] in the title role.<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 December 2024 |title=Wamiqa Gabbi Teases Baby John Climax: “Expect the Unexpected” |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/wamiqa-gabbi-teases-baby-john-climax-expect-the-unexpected/articleshow/116394303.cms |access-date=24 December 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> She was initially apprehensive in accepting the film, as it was her first time shooting action sequences.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Anand |first=Akriti |date=19 December 2024 |title=Wamiqa Gabbi Admits Feeling Nervous While Shooting Action Scenes For Baby John: ‘Never Done It’ {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/wamiqa-gabbi-admits-feeling-nervous-while-shooting-action-scenes-for-baby-john-ive-never-done-it-9162129.html#google_vignette |work=News18 |access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref> ] of ] bemoaned that "the charismatic Wamiqa Gabbi is wasted" in a poorly written role.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=25 December 2024 |title=Baby John Review: Stale Vibes|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/baby-john-review/20241225.htm |access-date=24 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> ''Baby John'' emerged as a ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rawal |first=Sugandha |date=27 December 2024 |title=Baby John box office collection day 3: Varun Dhawan film fails to sustain opening day momentum |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/baby-john-box-office-collection-day-3-varun-dhawan-film-fails-to-sustain-opening-day-momentum-101735312510105-amp.html |access-date=28 December 2024 |work=]}}</ref> She has several upcoming projects, including the Tamil fantasy film '']'' opposite ]; the Punjabi romance ''Kikli'' alongside ] and ]; ]'s comedy ''Dil Ka Darwaaza Khol Na Darling'' with ] and ];<ref name=":8" /><ref name=":9" /><ref name=":10" /> and ]'s Netflix fantasy series ''Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom'' alongside ] and ].<ref name=":11" /> Gabbi next featured in the Hindi action film '']'' (2024), starring ] in the title role. She was initially hesitant to accept the film, as it was her first time doing action scenes.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Anand |first=Akriti |date=19 December 2024 |title=Wamiqa Gabbi Admits Feeling Nervous While Shooting Action Scenes For Baby John: 'Never Done It' {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/wamiqa-gabbi-admits-feeling-nervous-while-shooting-action-scenes-for-baby-john-ive-never-done-it-9162129.html#google_vignette |work=News18 |access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref> ] of ] bemoaned that "the charismatic Wamiqa Gabbi is wasted" in a poorly written role.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verma |first=Sukanya |date=25 December 2024 |title=Baby John Review: Stale Vibes|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/baby-john-review/20241225.htm |access-date=24 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref> It emerged as a ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rawal |first=Sugandha |date=27 December 2024 |title=Baby John box office collection day 3: Varun Dhawan film fails to sustain opening day momentum |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/baby-john-box-office-collection-day-3-varun-dhawan-film-fails-to-sustain-opening-day-momentum-101735312510105-amp.html |access-date=28 December 2024 |work=]}}</ref>
==== Upcoming projects ====
She has several upcoming projects across multiple languages, including the Tamil fantasy film '']'' opposite ];<ref name=":8" /> the Tamil romance ''Iravaakaalam'' opposite ];<ref name=":13" /> the Punjabi romance ''Kikli'' alongside ] and ];<ref name=":9" /> the Malayalam action film ''Tiki Taka'' starring ];<ref name=":14" /> ]'s Hindi comedy ''Dil Ka Darwaaza Khol Na Darling'' with ] and ];<ref name=":10" /> and ]'s Hindi Netflix fantasy miniseries ''Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom'' alongside ], ] and Fazal.<ref name=":11" />


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| ||<ref name="indianexpress.com"/>
| ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 December 2015 |title=Couldn’t have asked for better debut: Wamiqa Gabbi on ‘Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam’ |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/couldnt-have-asked-for-better-debut-wamiqa-gabbi-on-maalai-nerathu-mayakkam/ |access-date=23 December 2024 |website=]}}</ref>
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| ''Dil Diyan Gallan''||Natasha | ''Dil Diyan Gallan''||Natasha
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| '']''|| Palpreet | '']''|| Palpreet
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Latest revision as of 16:08, 6 January 2025

Indian actress "Vamiqa" redirects here. For the fictional female character Vamiq, see Metiochus and Parthenope.

Wamiqa Gabbi
Gabbi in 2024
Born (1993-09-29) 29 September 1993 (age 31)
Chandigarh, India
OccupationActress
Years active2007–present

Wamiqa Gabbi (born 29 September 1993) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Punjabi and Hindi films and series. She made her screen debut as a child with a brief role in the Hindi film Jab We Met (2007). She subsequently had success as the leading lady in the Punjabi films Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 (2013), Nikka Zaildar 2 (2017) and its sequel Nikka Zaildar 3 (2019), and Kali Jotta (2023).

Gabbi also starred in the Tamil film Maalai Naerathu Mayakkam (2016) and the Malayalam film Godha (2017), and gained recognition for her performances in the Hindi streaming series Grahan (2021), Mai: A Mother's Rage (2022), Modern Love Mumbai (2022), and Charlie Chopra & the Mystery of Solang Valley (2023). The latter two were directed by Vishal Bhardwaj. A turning point in her career came in 2023 with her portrayal of an aspiring actress in the acclaimed period drama series Jubilee and as the wife of a spy in Bharadwaj's thriller film Khufiya, for which she earned a Filmfare OTT Award.

Early life

Gabbi was born in a Punjabi family in Chandigarh on 29 September 1993. Her father Govardhan Gabbi is an author and writes in Hindi and Punjabi languages. She did her schooling at St. Xavier's School, Chandigarh, and completed her degree in Arts from DAV College, Chandigarh.

Career

Early work and expansion (2007–2019)

Gabbi made her film debut at the age of thirteen with a brief role in Imtiaz Ali's Hindi romantic comedy Jab We Met (2007), playing the cousin of Kareena Kapoor's character. She admitted to feeling uncertain about her future in the film industry while working on the picture, as she did not come from an acting family like Kapoor. Following a series of supporting roles in Love Aaj Kal (2009), Mausam (2011) and Bittoo Boss (2012), Gabbi had her first lead role as Tanisha, a teenager who engages in a relationship with a man twice her age in the coming-of-age drama Sixteen (2013). In a review for Mumbai Mirror, Karan Anshuman commended Gabbi as "the standout" in a mediocre film. It emerged as a commercial failure. After the film's failure, she admitted to nearly giving up acting due to consistent rejections.

Gabbi in 2019

Gabbi next made her debut into Punjabi cinema alongside Amrinder Gill and Yo Yo Honey Singh in the comedy film Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22. It was a box-office success. Her subsequent roles in the Punjabi romances Ishq Brandy (2014) and Ishq Haazir Hai (2015) generally went unnoticed. In Bhale Manchi Roju, Gabbi expanded to Telugu cinema opposite Sudheer Babu as a woman abducted on her wedding day. Made on a shoestring budget, the film was a major box-office success. She next made her debut into Tamil cinema in 2016 when she starred in the romantic drama Maalai Naerathu Mayakkam, opposite Balakrishna Kola. She was drawn to the role as it was a departure from the "chirpy" roles she had portrayed previously in her Punjabi films. While criticising the film's regressive themes, a critic for The New Indian Express labelled Gabbi "a talent to watch out for".

In 2017, she debuted into Malayalam cinema with the sports comedy Godha, opposite Tovino Thomas. To prepare for her role as a Punjabi wrestler, she trained for the sport in Amritsar, Punjab, and lived with her coach for a month. In the film's climactic combat scene, Gabbi sustained physical injuries throughout her entire body. Her performance was positively received, with Firstpost's Anna MM Vetticad describing her as "luminous" and praising her accurate portrayal of a professional wrestler’s body language. Additionally, Deepa Soman of The Times of India noted that she overshadowed Thomas' performance. Godha emerged as a sleeper hit at the box-office. Gabbi ended the year with her return to Punjabi films in the commercially successful spiritual sequel Nikka Zaildar 2. Parahuna was Gabbi's sole 2018 release, a film that Film Companion's Sangeet Toor described as a "purely entertaining".

In 2019, Gabbi had five releases—four of which were Punjabi. She began the year as part of an ensemble cast alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran, Alok Krishna, and Mamta Mohandas in the Malayalam science fiction film 9. In a mixed review for Film Companion, Neelima Menon wrote that Gabbi was "scintillating as the mysterious stranger". She followed this with the unremarkable Punjabi features Nadhoo Khan and Dil Diyan Gallan. In the romantic comedy Nikka Zaildar 3, Gabbi starred opposite Ammy Virk and Sonia Kaur as a struggling poetess caught in a love triangle. Gurnaaz Kaur of The Tribune was appreciative of her addition to the film. It emerged as a commercial success. Doorbeen—a drama centred on the illegal drug trade in Punjab—cast Gabbi as the love interest of Ninja's character. She was drawn to the film's "unique story", which explored a theme previously untouched in Punjabi cinema.

Streaming projects and breakthrough (2020–present)

In Galwakdi (2020), Gabbi played a free-spirited woman who falls in love with a librarian (played by Tarsem Jassar) that suffers from obsessive–compulsive disorder. In 2021, she returned to Hindi cinema after eight years with Kabir Khan's sports drama 83, starring Ranveer Singh. She had a supporting role as cricket player Madan Lal's wife. Gabbi acknowledged that her role was brief but chose to sign the film regardless out of admiration for Khan. She next made her foray into streaming with the crime drama series Grahan, in which she played Manu, a Sikh girl who becomes romantically involved with a Hindu boy (played by Anshuman Pushkar) during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Released directly on to Disney+ Hotstar, she said that the role helped her in feeling "calm and peaceful", as her character belonged to an era "where people didn’t even know what their lovers were up to". Shweta Keshri of India Today wrote that Gabbi and Pushkar "do proper justice while bringing alive the 80s romance to screen", but The Quint's Shefali Deshpande bemoaned that Gabbi's "fake freckles and Instagram filter like make up" detracted from the character's authenticity and criticised the pair's poorly written roles.

Gabbi with co-star Sidhant Gupta promoting Jubilee in 2023

In 2022, Gabbi featured in two series—Mai: A Mother's Rage and Modern Love Mumbai which were released on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, respectively. In the former, she played a mute girl whose mother (played by Sakshi Tanwar) investigates the circumstances surrounding her death. Gabbi admitted that the "intense" role took an emotional toll on her, and she often broke down crying after filming several scenes; however, she deemed it essential for the audience to experience such scenes to reflect reality. The Times of India's Archika Khurana described her as "particularly effective" and The Indian Express's Shubhra Gupta took note of her "eloquently using sign language" to communicate. In Vishal Bhardwaj's segment of the latter anthology series, she essayed a young Gujarati woman navigating her relationship with an Indo-Chinese man (played by Meiyang Chang). She was drawn to exploring a different culture through the character, as most of her previous roles did not offer this opportunity. Reception to the series was generally favourable; Anuj Kumar of The Hindu wrote that, "Wamiqa and Chang fit effortlessly into their parts".

2023 proved to be a breakthrough year for Gabbi, during which she appeared in six projects. She started the year in Bhardwaj's short film Fursat, about a scientist (played by Ishaan Khatter) who discovers an artefact that transports him to the future. Filming for Fursat took place on the iPhone 14 Pro in collaboration with Apple Inc. as Bhardwaj felt it was a "liberative" experience, compared to filming on traditional cameras. He was also initially sceptical of Gabbi's dancing abilities and considered simplifying the choreography for her; however, he was immediately impressed by her skills during the first rehearsal. In preparation, she learned contemporary dance steps for her role in just nine days due to commitments to other projects. India Today's Roktim Rajpal took note of Gabbi's ability to "convey a lot through silence and expressions" and appreciated her chemistry with Khattar given the duration of the film. However, other reviewers of the film generally felt that the film prioritised showcasing the capabilities of the iPhone at the expense of the script's quality. Gabbi's next release, the Punjabi crime drama Kali Jotta, premiered within a week of Fursat. She played a lawyer who investigates the disappearance of her former school teacher (played by Neeru Bajwa). The film was met with critical acclaim upon release; Sukhpreet Kahlon of The Indian Express, wrote that Gabbi brought "a carefree exuberance to her performance". Kali Jotta emerged as a major commercial success, ranking as the third-highest-grossing Punjabi film of the year.

A turning point in Gabbi's career came in Vikramaditya Motwane's period series Jubilee, in which she appeared among an ensemble cast which included Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aparshakti Khurana and Sidhant Gupta. Set against the emergence of the Hindi film industry in post-Partition India, she portrayed Niloufer, a headstrong courtesan with aspirations of becoming an actress. Motwane cast Gabbi in the role for her understanding of the nuance and emotion required by the director, along with her "gorgeous screen presence". To prepare for the song "Babuji Bhole Bhale", she took inspiration from actresses Rekha, Priyanka Chopra and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Upon release on to Amazon Prime Video, Jubilee received critical acclaim, with Gabbi's performance also being positively received. Shilajit Mitra of The Hindu wrote that "Gabbi cements her reputation as one of the most promising, and frankly stunning actresses of our time", and Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV described her as "splendid" and took note of the subtleties she showcased as her character developed. Critic Udita Jhunjhunwala observed that while her performances in Grahan, Mai: A Mother’s Rage, and Modern Love Mumbai demonstrated her versatility, it was Jubilee that truly showcased her capabilities as an actor. She earned a nomination for Best Actress in a Drama Series at the Filmfare OTT Awards. In May, Gabbi featured once again in the Modern Love franchise for its Tamil iteration, Modern Love Chennai; she cited her aspiration to collaborate with director Thiagarajan Kumararaja as the primary reason for accepting the project. She portrayed a woman tasked with helping her ex-boyfriend (played by PB) recover his memory following a car accident, a storyline that Firstpost's Bhuvanesh Chandar considered the series' highlight.

Gabbi in 2024

The following month, Gabbi reunited with Bhardwaj for their third collaboration in his adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel The Sittaford Mysterythe thriller series Charlie Chopra & the Mystery of Solang Valley. Based on the character of Trefusis, Gabbi played a detective who attempts to prove the innocence of her fiancé (played by Vivaan Shah) in the murder of his uncle, a role she described as "my most ambitious yet" and spent two months preparing for. The series also required her to break the fourth wall, a technique for which she took inspiration from Phoebe Waller-Bridge's character in Fleabag. Citing the series as one of Bhardwaj's weaker projects, Mashable India's Sanyukta Thakare found that the weak plot constrained Gabbi's performance, but thought that she "showed great promise in deep emotional moments". She gained further attention for her role in Bhardwaj's spy thriller Khufiya opposite Tabu and Ali Fazal. When casting Gabbi for the film, Bhardwaj recalled her audition for his shelved project Midnight's Children. In a mixed review of the film, WION's Shomini Sen praised Gabbi for holding her own in the presence of Tabu and Fazal, despite being a relatively new actor. She earned her first award for Best Supporting Actor in a Web Original Film (Female) at the Filmfare OTT Awards. Describing her frequent collaborations with Bhardwaj, she called it a "privilege" to work with him and revealed that he instilled confidence in her as an actor at a time when she considered quitting.

Gabbi next featured in the Hindi action film Baby John (2024), starring Varun Dhawan in the title role. She was initially hesitant to accept the film, as it was her first time doing action scenes. Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com bemoaned that "the charismatic Wamiqa Gabbi is wasted" in a poorly written role. It emerged as a box-office bomb.

Upcoming projects

She has several upcoming projects across multiple languages, including the Tamil fantasy film Genie opposite Jayam Ravi; the Tamil romance Iravaakaalam opposite SJ Suryah; the Punjabi romance Kikli alongside Mandy Takhar and Jobanpreet Singh; the Malayalam action film Tiki Taka starring Asif Ali; Vikas Bahl's Hindi comedy Dil Ka Darwaaza Khol Na Darling with Jaya Bachchan and Siddhant Chaturvedi; and Raj & DK's Hindi Netflix fantasy miniseries Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom alongside Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Aditya Roy Kapur and Fazal.

Filmography

Films

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
2007 Jab We Met Geet's and Roop's cousin Hindi
2009 Love Aaj Kal
2011 Mausam Lala Durgadas's daughter
2012 Bittoo Boss Mrinalini's sister
2013 Sixteen Tanisha
Tu Mera 22 Main Tera 22 Nikky Punjabi
2014 Ishq Brandy Kimmi
2015 Ishq Haazir Hai Simar
Bhale Manchi Roju Sitha Telugu Credited as Vamika
2016 Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam Manoja Tamil
2017 Godha Adithi Singh Malayalam
Nikka Zaildar 2 Saawan Kaur Punjabi
2018 Parahuna Maano
2019 Nine Eva Malayalam
Nadhoo Khan Punjabi
Dil Diyan Gallan Natasha
Nikka Zaildar 3 Palpreet
Doorbeen
2020 Galwakdi Amberdeep Kaur
2021 83 Annu Lal Hindi
2023 Fursat Diya Srivastav Short film
Kali Jotta Anant Punjabi
Khufiya Charu Ravi Mohan Hindi
2024 Baby John Tara / Adhira Verman
TBA Kikli TBA Punjabi Completed
Iravaakaalam Tamil
Genie Tamil Filming
Dil Ka Darwaaza Khol Na Darling Hindi
Tiki Taka Malayalam

Television

Year Title Role Language Ref.
2021 Grahan Manjeet Kaur Chhabra / Manu Hindi
2022 Mai: A Mother's Rage Supriya Chaudhary
Modern Love Mumbai Megha
2023 Jubilee Nilofer Qureshi
Modern Love Chennai Sam Tamil
Charlie Chopra & the Mystery of Solang Valley Charlie Chopra Hindi
TBA Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom TBA

Music videos

Year Song Language(s) Singer Ref.
2017 "Manak Di Kali" Punjabi Ranjit Bawa
"Angreji Wali Madam" Kulwinder Billa, Shipra Goyal
2018 "Teri Khaamiyan" Akhil
"100 Percent" Garry Sandhu
2020 "Kajla" Tarsem Jassar
2021 "Kade Kade" Ammy Virk
"Tere Laare" Afsana Khan, Amrit Maan
2024 "Ittefaq" Hindi Siddhant Chaturvedi, OAFF, Savera

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2018 Filmfare Awards Punjabi Best Actress (Critics) Nikka Zaildar 2 Nominated
2023 Filmfare OTT Awards Best Actress in a Drama Series Jubilee Nominated
2024 Best Actress in a Web Original Film Khufiya Nominated
Best Supporting Actress in a Web Original Film Won

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